Ibiza Blue
Ibiza Blue

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Ibiza Blue

2023
Movie
104 min
Spanish

August 2020. The lives of three young professionals intersect in the post-pandemic lock-down Ibiza where they will try to overcome their personal tragedies, rediscover themselves and move on.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: Alan de PelletteGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman travels to Ibiza seeking a fresh start, but quickly becomes entangled in a dangerous web of illicit activities and personal deception. As she navigates the island's alluring yet treacherous underworld, she must confront her own vulnerabilities and make difficult choices to survive. The film explores themes of escapism, the consequences of one's actions, and the dark side of paradise.

Critical Reception

Ibiza Blue garnered mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its underdeveloped plot and reliance on familiar thriller tropes. While some praised the atmospheric visuals and certain performances, the film was largely seen as failing to deliver a compelling narrative. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking but narratively shallow.

  • Fails to live up to its potential with a predictable plot.

  • Performances are adequate, but can't save a weak script.

Google audience: Audiences found the film's aesthetic appealing but were disappointed by the lack of originality and engaging storyline, often describing it as 'a decent watch if you have nothing else on' but not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

Despite the film's title and setting, significant portions of 'Ibiza Blue' were actually filmed in Malta due to logistical and cost considerations.

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